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Hawks to mark 50th season in Atlanta with throwback jersey, special court

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With the Atlanta Hawks set to celebrate 50 years since their relocation from St. Louis in 1968, the team is rolling out a throwback jersey and alternate court design.

The "Hardwood Classic" jersey is "a powder blue and red-trimmed uniform that was worn most famously by Lou Hudson for just one season in 1968," the Hawks announced Thursday.

Additionally, the Hawks will play on a new black-and-gold court nine times in 2018-19:

The alternate court will be paired with a matching "City" uniform that will be unveiled later this season, according to SportsLogo.net's Chris Creamer. The anniversary patch will also be black and gold.

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